RIDGE GOURD DURGA EARLY MATURING, PROLIFIC AND CONTINUOUS BEARING HABIT PLANT Vigorous strong vines with dark green foliage MATURITY 40-45 days after sowing FRUIT Green color fruits having less seed content with prominent ridges FRUIT SIZE 30-35 x 3-4 cm FRUIT WEIGHT 150-200 g. SHELF LIFE Good RESISTANT AND TOLERANCE Moderately tolerant to downy mildew